December weather forecastStickney, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Stickney, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C).Temperature
December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). During December, Stickney experiences an average low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stickney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stickney. In Stickney, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
In Stickney, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Stickney, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Stickney, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Stickney, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Stickney, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Stickney, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Stickney, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stickney, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stickney, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stickney, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stickney, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Stickney, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Stickney, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Stickney, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
